General Manager/Operations/Sales Position:
Superior Turf Services Inc
is looking for a General Manager/Operations/Salesperson. We are a
local distributor of soft goods in the golf course, sports turf, and
lawn care industries. For 19 years, we have built our business with
a continual focus on customer service and support, in the process
demonstrating our commitment to the industry. In order to grow and
take our business to the next level, we are looking for a
self-motivated individual with turfgrass experience. The right fit
for the position will have good communication, computer, and
organizational skills. This person will play a key role in managing
the warehouse and inventory, arranging deliveries, day to day
business operations, and sales (as time permits). This position will be
responsible for maintaining quality service by establishing and
enforcing organization standards. The right candidate will
continually pursue professional and technical knowledge by attending
educational workshops; reviewing professional publications;
establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art
practices; participating in professional societies. It will be
important for candidate to support team effort by accomplishing
related results as needed. With personal and company growth, there
will be room
for advancement within the company.

Job Qualifications:
-Prefer 2-4 yr degree in turfgrass, agronomy, or landscape related
field
-Experience using and/or knowledge of turf related products and
applications
-Clean driving record
-Basic use of computers and basic software programs
-Able to lift minimum of 75lbs
-Able to operate a forklift
-Manage and record inventory
-Setup deliveries with LTL
-Carry out deliveries throughout the metro and beyond when needed
-Opportunity for sales and duties that are involved with sales

This position
reports to the Assistant Director for St. Paul Facilities and is
responsible for the maintenance of the St. Paul Gymnasium and URW
outdoor facilities in Minneapolis and St. Paul. This position must
be prepared to work flexible hours. Though assisted at times by
part-time/student employees, this position is expected to perform most of the assigned maintenance
tasks directly. This position requires problem solving and decision
making on repair and maintenance items, field maintenance and
custodial issues on a daily basis. This position has direct
supervision of 12-15 students which includes hiring, training,
scheduling and student development.

Essential Duties:
· Prepare and set up fields for various sports.
· Operate motorized equipment, i.e., mowers, tractors, snow removal
equipment, departmental utility vehicle as well as departmental
truck, etc.
· Clean and maintain the indoor facility space of the St. Paul
Gymnasium.
· Assist with setup and cleanup for events and projects.
· Supervise a team of student employees performing custodial and
grounds work at the St. Paul Gymnasium and department sports fields
in
St. Paul, East Bank, and
West Bank.

Essential Qualifications:
· Ability to read and write competently in English and lift 50
pounds to shoulder height.
· Possess experience in the operation of equipment associated with
performing job related duties such as mowers, tractors, turf
maintenance and
lining equipment, snow
removal equipment as well as custodial equipment.
· Possess a working knowledge/certification in the area of turf
management and athletic field/grounds layout and maintenance.
· Experience supervising students or other part-time staff.
· Must possess a valid drivers’ license.

Work Responsibilities:

Outdoor Facility Maintenance (45%)
· Seasonal care of outdoor facilities which includes all
departmental Sports Fields located on the Minneapolis East Bank and
West Bank campuses
as well as St. Paul
campus.
·Prepare and set
up fields for various sports at URW Sports Field Complex, West Bank
Fields and St. Paul Fields which includes ground repair,
seeding, irrigation,
mowing, trimming and lining of all fields including the artificial
turf fields as needed.
·Removal
of trash for all outdoor facilities.
· Coordinate maintenance of the clubhouses, storage areas and field
equipment.
· Performs and coordinates grounds crew duties with the assistance
of student employees.
· Oversee field turf grooming and care at the URW Sports Field
Complex/Dome.
·Responsible
for the removal of perimeter snow at the URW Sports Field
Complex/Dome and entrances of the St. Paul Gymnasium during winter
months.
· Responsible for the hiring, training and scheduling of
approximately 12-15 student employees.
·Maintain
and care for outdoor tennis court surface and equipment adjacent to
the St. Paul Gymnasium.
· Operate motorized equipment, i.e., mowers, tractors, snow removal
equipment, departmental utility vehicle as well as departmental
truck, etc.

Indoor Facility Maintenance (45%)

·Responsible for
overseeing day time custodial/maintenance/cleaning responsibilities
of the St. Paul Gymnasium.
· Clean and maintain handball/racquetball and squash courts,
including floors, walls, glass, etc. at the St. Paul Gymnasium.
· Clean and maintain gyms and multipurpose rooms including the
floors and glass at the St. Paul Gymnasium.
· Clean and maintain corridors and building entrance (interior and
exterior) at the St. Paul Gymnasium.
· Clean and maintain Sauna area as well as Equipment Room at the St.
Paul Gymnasium.
· Maintain and care for sports nets, dividing nets, backboards, and
other equipment at the St. Paul Gymnasium.
· nspect and replace room lights as needed and other necessary
utilities at the St. Paul Gymnasium.

Specific tasks associated with assigned facilities, which include,
but are not limited to (10%):
·Assist
with organizing annual maintenance shutdown of facilities.
· Assist the Sr. Building & Grounds Worker with event set-ups and
major projects.
· Assist the Assistant Director for St. Paul Facilities with
long-term maintenance
plans, facility coverage, employee scheduling, facility inspections,
ordering/maintaining
equipment, and coordinating work with various vendors and
contractors.
· Assist with facility setup and cleanup associated with
departmental summer Youth Program Day Camps.
· Develop a positive relationship with Recreation & Wellness staff
as well as Facilities Management Zone personnel to carry out
effective care of
facilities.
· Attend Departmental meetings and workshops.
·Carry out other duties as
assigned by the Assistant Director for St. Paul Facilities

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and
inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees
and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed
to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and
backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to
and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,
age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
To learn more about diversity at the U:
http://diversity.umn.edu

PURPOSE:
Assist in all care taking of the grounds including lawns, ballfields,
landscaping, sidewalks, steps, entries, and trees in a neat and
efficient manner, in all seasons as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential job responsibilities include but are not limited
to:

Assist in maintaining campus lawns, mowing, irrigating, fertilizing
and spraying regularly. Provide tree and shrub care, including
watering, trimming and planting. Assist with annual planting of
flowers. Assist in the cutting and removal of dead trees. Assist
in maintaining all landscape designs.

Assist in supervising student workers, assigning daily tasks.

Perform maintenance and general upkeep on machinery. Assist with
maintenance of irrigation systems.

Assist in plowing, shoveling and removing snow and ice from
sidewalks, steps, and entryways.

Vehicles:
Perform maintenance and general upkeep on UNW vehicles as needed

Assist with daily vehicle inspections

Assist with cleaning vehicles interiors and exteriors

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the
development of our students, all employees act as a minister of the
gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to
disciple students in growing intellectually and spiritually, and
with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture
believers to mature in their faith.

Secondary job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintain a safe working environment through proper use of all tools,
safety and repair equipment, and proper lifting techniques.

Assist with miscellaneous department duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required

Previous related experience a minimum of one year preferred

Valid driver's license required

Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; is a consistent
witness for Jesus Christ; maintain a kind, Christ-like attitude in
dealing with and ministering to people within and outside of
Northwestern; and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s
mission, doctrinal statement and Declaration of Christian Community.

Ability to instruct student work force in proper use of all tools,
lifting techniques, and repair of equipment

Knowledge of basic lawn, shrub and flower growth and care

Knowledge of basic lawn, shrub and flower equipment

Ability to pass a background check upon hire and periodically
throughout the course of employment

Working Conditions:
Mental/Motor Demand Factors:

The ability to demonstrate self-direction and concentration
approximately 75% of the time

The ability to demonstrate time awareness, independent action,
mechanical skill, estimating skill, memory, and problem solving
skill approximately 60% of the time

Physical Demand Factors:
The ability to walk approximately 65% of the time, sit approximately
30% of the time and stand approximately 5% of the time

The ability lift, while stationary, up to 100 pounds approximately
60% of the time and carry, while moving, up to 100 pounds
approximately 60% of the time

The ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, drive,
demonstrate depth perception, far, accommodation and field of vision
approximately 75% of the time

The ability to climb, talk, hear, demonstrate near and color vision
approximately 60% of the time

Environmental Condition Factors:
The ability to work outside, with mechanical equipment and dirt/dust
approximately 75% of the time

The ability to work alone or with others, in extreme hot/cold, with
pressurized equipment, radian energy, moving objects and with
fumes/odors approximately 60% of the time

Working Environment:
The work environment involves working in a suburban, Christian
university, working alongside those with a demonstrated commitment
and personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to the
mission and values of the University and an agreement to abide by
all University policies.

The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all
functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are
intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the
position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions
not specifically addressed in this job description.